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[Don Bowen <don.bowen AT earthlink.net>]

At 8/3/2007, you wrote:
> Called four propane companies that will deliver to Heartwood. Two are
> at $1.649 and two are at $1.699. The tank could take as much as 700
> gallons but no one will give a discount for a large purchase. The
> issue is will prices be up or down next summer. Energy companies are
> no doubt currently all giddy with demand and profits. Only possible
> condition I can see is the presidential election. Any thoughts?

If history is any guide look here:
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/twip/twip_propane.html

Propane use and prices go up in fall as farmers use more for drying grain 
then a bit more for the fall and winter heating season then fall off again 
in spring and summer.


Don Bowen              Awl Knotted Up                       KI6DIU
http://www.braingarage.com